Welcome to the WWE Rumor Roundup of July 24, 2022, where we will look at the top headlines emerging from the rumor mill of the biggest pro wrestling promotion in the world. The rumor that dominated wrestling this week was the walkout of former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar who reportedly left the TD Garden in Boston during SmackDown following Vince McMahon’s retirement.
Speaking of SmackDown, today’s WWE Rumor Roundup also features a backstage update on one of the new stars on the blue brand, while details have emerged regarding the speculation that The Rock could buy WWE. Without further ado, here’s a look at the top three rumors.
1. Brock Lesnar’s walkout dominates WWE Rumor Roundup today
Brock Lesnar has reportedly walked out of WWE prior to Smackdown pic.twitter.com/WHgxe2bQ6C
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As per online reports, Brock Lesnar was furious backstage after Vince McMahon’s retirement and decided to walk out of SmackDown. He showed up on the episode later though and attacked Mr. Money in the Bank Theory.
According to a recent report by the Wrestling Observer, there was a huge panic situation backstage because of the walkout. Dave Meltzer also stated that there won’t be any big changes in WWE soon because of the investigation underway.
2. WWE Rumor Roundup features an update on The Rock buying WWE
A consortium led by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson bought XFL from Vince McMahon in 2020, which is why rumors have emerged claiming that the Brahma Bull could even buy WWE one day. Giving his views on that possibility, Dave Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio:
“Dwayne himself does not have the money to buy WWE, nor does anyone, but could he go in there and round up capital? Can they all work together and buy this company together? That is an absolutely intriguing possibility.”
3. Max Dupri removed from SmackDown
Max Dupri had a brief run on the WWE main roster, but that's over. We have confirmed that Max is out.
Also, we were told that there is doubt that he was cut out for the main roster, and he "lacked people skills." Take that as you will.
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Max Dupri launched the Maximum Male Models on SmackDown, but it seems like his sister Maxxine Dupri took things over this week. According to reports, Dupri lacked people skills, which is why he has been cut from the main roster.
